coral id

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by DBOSHIBBY, Aug 18, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2009
    Messages:
    2,557
    Location:
    Detroit, MI
    what coral is this??
     

    Attached Files:

    DBOSHIBBY, Aug 18, 2010
    DBOSHIBBY, Aug 18, 2010
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    344
    Location:
    At the tip
    Looks like a Montipora to me.8)
     
    Dr. Reefenstein, Aug 18, 2010
    Dr. Reefenstein, Aug 18, 2010
    #2
  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2004
    Messages:
    9,219
    Location:
    CT
    Montipora spongodes.
     
    amcarrig, Aug 18, 2010
    amcarrig, Aug 18, 2010
    #3
  4. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2009
    Messages:
    2,557
    Location:
    Detroit, MI
    ok. i got a peice of this coral from a local guy. this is the picture he showed me it was.
    mine seems to only have green on the tips. the rest is pretty brown. polyp extention is good on it though. any ideas how to bring it back. im guessing its bleached out
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Aug 18, 2010
    DBOSHIBBY, Aug 18, 2010
    #4
  5. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    344
    Location:
    At the tip
    Good lighting and hope for new growth.
     
    Dr. Reefenstein, Aug 18, 2010
    Dr. Reefenstein, Aug 18, 2010
    #5